How to pronounce bulbophyllum
Say it like buhl-boh-FY-lum. Bulbophyllum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY).
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- buhl
- boh
- FY
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bulbophyllum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- bohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bulbophyllum
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: buhl-boh-FY-lum.
What does bulbophyllum mean?
- Any of the orchids of the genus Bulbophyllum, which are epiphytes and lithophytes.
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Questions about saying bulbophyllum
How do you pronounce bulbophyllum?
Say buhl-boh-FY-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌlboʊˈfaɪləm/. In British English it is /ˌbʌlbəʊˈfaɪləm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bulbophyllum?
Bulbophyllum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FY). Broken into parts: buhl · boh · FY · lum.
Is bulbophyllum pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌbʌlbəʊˈfaɪləm/ (buhl-boh-FY-lum).